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Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta
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Universitat de Barcelona
About Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta
In this course you can learn about the mechanics of global weather, the foundations of ocean meteorology, predictive modeling and how sailors receive data via satellite and use high-performance navigation software. This course looks at oceanic meteorology and climatology through the lens of the sport of sailing. You will gain a basic knowledge of meteorology needed by sailors to take part in a regatta such as the Barcelona World Race, the only double-handed, round the world regatta with no stops. You will learn about the strategies employed during a round the world regatta and how these are put to use on board the latest ocean racing yachts.
What You Will Learn?
- Understanding maritime meteorology Meteorological predictions The sailor as meteorologist Ocean regattas and meteorology Climatology and meteorology in the Barcelona World Race: From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean Climatology and meteorology in the Barcelona World Race: From the Indian Ocean to Gibraltar.